In brief:
Yes, if you go

The more meetings you attend, the more likely you are to get and stay sober. Research shows a "dose-response" relationship for aa--the more meetings you attend, the better.

In brief:
Yes, if you go

The more meetings you attend, the more likely you are to get and stay sober. Research shows a "dose-response" relationship for aa--the more meetings you attend, the better.
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In brief:
Wrong question

People often ask about the effectiveness of a particular treatment for alcoholism or other addictions.

It is not the treatment but the person committing an a daily basis to following what they have learned. As aa itself says in its book, "we are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition." (p 85, alcoholics anonymous).

In brief:
Wrong question

People often ask about the effectiveness of a particular treatment for alcoholism or other addictions.

It is not the treatment but the person committing an a daily basis to following what they have learned. As aa itself says in its book, "we are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition." (p 85, alcoholics anonymous).
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In brief:
It can be

Very effective. That doesn't mean that it is easy.

It certainly only works "if you work it". I am a psychiatrist. I treat many patients who have alcohol dependence. I am thinking back and i can't remember any who were having success with sobriety who weren't working a 12 step program.

In brief:
It can be

Very effective. That doesn't mean that it is easy.

It certainly only works "if you work it". I am a psychiatrist. I treat many patients who have alcohol dependence. I am thinking back and i can't remember any who were having success with sobriety who weren't working a 12 step program.
Would you like to video or text chat with me?